Articles by Evelyn Wiseman:
Meet The Owner: Black Owned Toronto
Yelp is proud to celebrate Black History Month by honouring and spotlighting incredible local Black-owned businesses. Let’s take a look at Toronto’s own Black-Owned TO. An incredible hub and resource to find wonderful Black-owned businesses, as well as a budding store and photography space. If you haven’t heard of them yet, read on… Thank you… Read more
Terrific tobogganing around Canada and the USA
The word toboggan is derived from the Algonguian family of Indigenous languages, including Maliseet-Passamaquoddy and Micmac, from terms that referred to a type of sled-like vehicle or tool for pulling things. Today it crosses cultures and is fun for the whole family! Whether you call it tobogganing, sledding or tubing, ‘tis the season for outdoor… Read more
Top ten snow removal saviors in North America
Yelp is not just for finding food, it’s also here to help you find necessary home and local services. If you’re in the northern USA or Canada, here are some businesses you should know. No, they’re not tasty treats or delicious delivery, but you’re going to need them any minute now. Any guesses? That’s right…. Read more
Yelp Canada’s (Virtual) Holiday Bazaar
The holidays might look a little different this year, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be cheer and togetherness, even if apart. Many Canadian local shoppes are offering country-wide shipping, delivery, and pick-up. With our help, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list. Shop local and you’re not only giving… Read more
Celebrate Latinx Heritage Month across Canada
October is Latinx Heritage Month in Canada, and Yelp Canada is thrilled to point you to these beautiful, delicious and unique local Latinx-owned businesses from coast to coast. Here is a link to a robust, ever-evolving Canadian Collection for you to peruse and bookmark. In honor of #LatinxHeritageMonth, Yelp is launching a searchable Latinx–owned business… Read more
Support Indigenous-owned businesses and non-profits across Canada
Yelp Canada acknowledges that its Toronto office and its meetings are on the traditional territory of many nations including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by… Read more
Yelp Canada’s Guide To Entertaining Your Kids At Home
As the Great White North goes into its second month of shutdown, keeping wee-ones entertained is paramount for all parents. From aquarium tours to virtual ballet classes, here are some of our top suggestions to keep your children learning, having fun and most importantly, occupied. National Ballet of CanadaIs there a tutu-clad star twiddling their… Read more
World Mental Health Day
If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts or behaviours or a mental health crisis please call 911 or contact a professional in your community immediately. The below blog is solely intended to remove mental health stigma, help you and yours find resources, and bring attention to World Mental Health Day. World Mental Health Day is October… Read more
Pride Across Canada
Happy Pride Month, Yelpers! Each June, celebrations around the world commemorate the Stonewall riots of 1969, a pivotal moment in the fight for LGBTQ equality. Just as these events honor the struggles and advances of the gay rights movement, Yelp would like to celebrate how businesses with queer connections have shaped the cities that they… Read more
30 Restaurants Worth The Wait In Toronto + The GTA
There are too many hot restaurants to count in Toronto and the GTA at the moment, and honestly they are all worth a visit. However, your time is precious, so we’ve compiled a list of 30 wow-worthy spots worth the wait. Since we care, we’ve also put a * next to businesses using Waitlist. Just… Read more